Pharmacy Intern

Responsibilities

• Assures all orders are prepared accurately, selected correctly, labeled neatly and verified by a pharmacist prior to dispensing according to departmental procedures
• Fills automated dispensing machines accurately
• Runs reports as required to ensure proper filling of automated dispensing machines
• Retrieves medications from the narcotic automated storage following all requirements for complete documentation of controlled substance distribution
• Pre-packages unit dose items by hand and via automated unit dosing equipment. Assures pre-packaging records are completed correctly
• Completes and documents daily and monthly Quality Assurance (QA) checklists including nursing unit inspections, temperature logs and expired medication checklists
• Completes initial and annual aseptic technique competency
• Monitors drug therapy as ordered by the medical staff; suggests alternate drug therapy when appropriate
• Documents clinical activity/interventions as performed on behalf of the patient
• Utilizes hospital formulary where possible
• Performs ongoing chart reviews on patients as demonstrated by documentation
• Acts as a consultant in advising medical staff personnel regarding utilization of drugs and pharmaceuticals
• Advises patients when called upon on use of medications including dosage, administration schedules, and side effects
• Responds to inquiries utilizing literature sources/data base sources promptly, verbally and/or in writing
• Generates medication advisory sheets as called upon by medical personnel
• Instructs patients on high-risk therapies as called upon by medical personnel
• Compounds sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with written departmental policies and USP797 & USP800 guidelines
• Re-establishes priorities based on workload and patient needs
• Checks for, investigates, and replaces missing doses
• Ensures medication doses are delivered within established departmental guidelines
• Aids the Inventory Specialist to assure the pharmacy is adequately stocked with needed medications and supplies
• Restocks pharmacy areas
• Understands the legal limitations of a pharmacy intern and refers situations requiring professional judgement to the supervising pharmacist

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Arizona State Board of Pharmacy approved College of Pharmacy
• Graduate from a College of Pharmacy not approved by the Arizona Board of Pharmacy along with proof that the applicant is certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC)
• Previous Pharmacy experience in a health-system as a Pharmacy Intern or technician including IV compounding experience; or in a foreign country as a Pharmacist in a health-system
• Licensed Arizona State Board of Pharmacy licensure